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CNC Operator
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Overtime: Available at 1.5x hourly rate
About the Role
A well-established bespoke joinery manufacturer and multi-trade fit-out specialist is looking for an experienced CNC Operator to join its manufacturing team in Flitwick.
The company delivers high-quality bespoke joinery for commercial, prime residential and leisure projects, working from its own design and manufacturing facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Homag CNC machinery, including 3-axis and 5-axis routers and beam saws.
- Run CNC programmes and ensure machined components meet drawings and specifications.
- Work closely with the production office to ensure efficient and accurate production.
- Identify machining issues and report problems to management.
- Carry out daily, weekly and monthly machine checks.
- Complete routine maintenance and safety checks.
- Ensure machining tolerances and quality standards are maintained.
- Work collaboratively with the wider production and joinery teams.
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- Previous experience operating CNC machinery, ideally within joinery or woodworking.
- Experience with 3-axis/5-axis CNC routers and/or beam saws would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of wood machining, joinery machining or joinery construction.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and production information.
- Good problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Reliable, organised and able to work to deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced workshop environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Microsoft Office experience is desirable but not essential.
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